Tony Pulis is eyeing a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup - and wants to make sure Albion can overcome the challenge of Bristol City in one attempt.

The Robins, sitting near the bottom of the Championship table, visit The Hawthorns on Saturday with their hosts in buoyant mood, and hopeful of completing a hat-trick of victories on home turf in a little under a fortnight.

Baggies boss Pulis, whose first game in charge came in the same competition - a year ago, against Gateshead - wants progress without the requirement of a midweek trip to Ashton Gate.

The Welshman has vowed to continue with his positive approach which has yielded the recent wins over Stoke and Newcastle.